{"id":65496,"date":"2018-04-16T10:50:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T14:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=65496"},"modified":"2018-04-16T10:50:19","modified_gmt":"2018-04-16T14:50:19","slug":"weekend-getaway-blouse-with-bias-bound-edges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2018\/04\/weekend-getaway-blouse-with-bias-bound-edges.html","title":{"rendered":"weekend getaway blouse with bias bound edges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please join me in welcoming Claire to the blog today. She blogs at Belle Citadel<\/a> and you can also find her as @belle_citadel<\/a> on Instagram. She is a member of the Liesl + Co. Advisors Circle<\/a> and she\u2019s here to share her Weekend Getaway Blouse with bias bound edges. For even more Weekend Getaway inspiration be sure to check out Liesl\u2019s Pinterest board: Inspiration and styling ideas for the Liesl + Co. Weekend Getaway Dress and Blouse sewing pattern<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been meaning to make the Weekend Getaway Blouse<\/a> for quite some time, so when Liesl told us it was being re-issued in paper format<\/a> for spring, I decided to tackle a version with something of a twist. The original version is described as having \u201ca relaxed fit and a flattering V-neck – the pattern features kimono sleeves (meaning no sleeves to set-in) and no closures, making it very easy to sew.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

It also features a facing, which is then exposed to offer an exciting contrast if you so choose. Based on an inspiration photo I spotted in Liesl\u2019s notes, I decided to try foregoing the facing completely and finishing the blouse in bias binding to add a pop of color and give it a slightly different look. I\u2019m still a fairly novice sewist and certainly don\u2019t have much experience manipulating patterns and construction, so I was eager to give this a go as a simpler adjustment than some! (Check out Lori\u2019s pleats addition<\/a> from a few days ago for some springtime eye candy inspiration).<\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

The lack of facing immediately makes the pattern much simpler. I made sure to pick a cotton lawn that was similar on the right and wrong sides and therefore only needed to cut a front, back and the pockets! I have used bias binding a little before and had the perfect bright pink and gold cotton remnant in my stash with which to whip up a few yards. I used the continuous method of making bias strips<\/a>, which is very useful as you can use a small square of fabric, rather than cutting all the way across a larger piece.<\/p>\n

\"Bias<\/a><\/p>\n

I then decided to bind the center front edges first, so everything didn\u2019t get all caught up after sewing those together. I made sure to remove the \u00bd\u201d seam allowance from the center front edges and neckline that weren\u2019t needed for the bias binding finish. I should also add that I had already taken Liesl’s advice in the pattern and made a full bust adjustment on the size 14. I used the method outlined in the pattern, which was a new method for me and involved manipulating the shape along the body of the garment to a larger extent than other methods I’ve used. I think it worked out rather nicely on the front, although I will definitely lower the bust darts by an inch or so next time.<\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

One thing to watch is which side you sew the bias binding from. I finished the center front binding from the right side, but of course that gets flipped out to form the center front seam. Therefore, I have a little bit of thread that\u2019s gone off-piste; it\u2019s no big deal, but if that sort of details irks you, best to sew from the other side or be really careful.<\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

Next, I joined the shoulder and side seams, using a French seam<\/a> finish, which was almost mandatory with the sheerness of my white lawn. I then bound the entire neckline and finished the corners where the center front meets the neckline with a little handsewing. I could definitely neaten that up and found the perfect way to finish it in Liesl\u2019s tutorials<\/a> after I\u2019d finished. Ah well, I\u2019ll use this next time!<\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, I added bias binding to the sleeves and made sure to cut off the hem allowance before doing so. This was nice and straightforward. I liked the length of the blouse pretty much as it was, so I took a narrow hem of \u00bc\u201d and folded over twice for a total of \u00bd\u201d. At this point, I took a good look at the blouse and it didn\u2019t feel quite \u2026 finished to me. After thinking about it for a while, I decided to add pockets.<\/p>\n

\"Pockets<\/a><\/p>\n

I must say I really like how these pockets are shaped and constructed. I\u2019ve made a few pairs of this type of pocket now and these are definitely one of the best for instructions and just feeling like a \u201csolid\u201d pocket. The blouse now felt a lot more me; I toyed with adding buttons, but opted just to leave it as it was.<\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s such a light and airy garment. It\u2019s a little different from my usual style, but I can totally see myself wearing this in the summer over a bikini top with a pair of wide-leg linen trousers. That seems hard to picture right now with the continuing Seattle spring showers!<\/p>\n

\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

I really enjoyed tinkering with this pattern and it really taught me a lot in how to think about adapting a construction method. I\u2019m looking forward to the next sew already!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As part of our Liesl + Co. 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